David Jones (cornerback)

David Jones (born September 19, 1985) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Wingate University and was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.

David Jones

Jones at Redskins training camp in 2012
No. 20, 31, 35
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1985-09-19) September 19, 1985 (age 39) Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Greenville (SC)
College:	Wingate
NFL draft:	2007: 5th round, 145th pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2007)* Cincinnati Bengals (2007−2010) Jacksonville Jaguars (2010−2011) Washington Redskins (2012)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 102 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 11 Interceptions: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jones was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins.

College career

Jones attended Wingate University, where he earned the name Jam Hands Jones. He is the first player ever from his college to be drafted to the NFL. He played between 2003 and 2006, where he made 15 interceptions and 110 tackles. He was a marketing major.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft.^[1] He played in all five of their preseason games, but was then cut by the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals

Jones was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 9, 2007.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for safety Reggie Nelson and a conditional draft pick on September 4, 2010.^[2] It was later announced that the conditions for the draft pick were not met, so this was a one-for-one trade.^[3] Jones was released from the Jaguars on September 12, 2011. He was re-signed on December 3.^[4]

Washington Redskins

On July 24, 2012, Jones signed with the Washington Redskins.^[5] He was released on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.^[6] The Redskins re-signed him on September 25.^[7] After playing five games, he was waived again on November 6.^[8]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	CIN	7	0	3	2	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CIN	14	7	43	36	7	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	1	12	0
2009	CIN	12	0	11	7	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2010	JAX	16	5	33	31	2	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0
2011	JAX	5	0	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2012	WAS	5	0	8	8	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		59	12	102	87	15	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	11	1	1	12	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	CIN	1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		1	0	2	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0